I look at the roadside and see good grazing, at a fallen tree and see a jump. My phone autodials the farrier and my Mini hauls feed, so naturally my blog is about horses.

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Tack up!

It’s almost officially summer, and horse shows and other events are coming at you thick and fast… “I can’t go,” you say, “I don’t have the right….

(a) saddle;
(b) breeches;
(c) boots;
(d) chutzpah. “

Whine no more – (a) through (c) will be available at the SAFE tack sale (proceeds to benefit SAFE, Equine Aid and the Northwest Equine Stewardship Center) along with lots of other useful items this Saturday and (d) can be strengthened by consuming the “chutzpah cookies” available at the bake sale table. Washed down with lemonade provided by “Fresh Girls,” these will cause your blood sugar to elevate and your confidence increase just long enough to fill out an entry form. After that you are on your own.

So to improve your odds in the arena, you still have plenty of time to practice in your new gear before the SAFE show on August 22nd. It will be a schooling show, so you don’t have to get too formal. If actually riding sounds too strenuous, there will be in-hand events, including the infamous bribe-a-horse contest. Class and show sponsorships are available – this is a great way to get some cheap advertising for your horse business – we all know how critical marketing is in a down economy. Remind people you are alive and kicking!

So in the spirit of silliness with which I began, here is an educational diagram of the parts of the saddle:

Details for the Tack Sale:

June 13th, 10am – 4pm

At SAFE HQ:

27706 Old Owen Rd
Monroe WA 98272

You’ll be able to see some of the SAFE horses here too, and if you have some last minute donations (SAFE is a 501(c)3 non-profit, so this is tax deductible), I am sure room will be found for them. See you there!

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